Total 216 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5BL

Grounds Maintenance Operative - Didcot - X4 Roles Available

Grounds Maintenance operative is needed to work for one of the UK's leading landscape/grounds maintenance company.

Daily duties will include grass/ lawn cutting, litter picking, Strimming, Edgeing, Hedge cutting, Weed control, using mowers and powered tools and other general landscape labour duties as directed by the supervisor.

There are permanent roles available after a successful probation period of usually 3 to 4 months

The hours are 7am to 3.30pm- Monday to Friday

Experience is essential

Driving license is essential

Please call Lee on 01214508950 to apply

£13.45 per hour

Morgan Hunt are recruiting for an Grounds Maintenance Operative to work with an Housing Trust based in Oxford on a Permanent basis. The details of the job are below:
Hours: Full-time 36 hours 7.30am to 15.30pm Mon – Fri
Salary: £26,583 per year
Location: Oxford
Must have full clean driving licence company van will be provided.

Job Role:
Your typical day could start with carrying out a program of assigned grounds maintenance works in line with published schedules. Then you might be carrying out a range of horticultural activities such as planting summer and winter beds, maintaining hedges, turf maintenance, weed spraying, weeding, and leafing, before heading off to ensure green waste is disposed of in line with company policy and waste management regulations.

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you’ll be providing a high quality, customer focused grounds service. With a particular focus on maintaining our estates, you’ll actively work in partnership with key colleagues to manage effective garden maintenance, developing and improving trust's environmental services to residents and ensuring we take full account of residents’ needs.

You’re a people person who likes to get things done. You’ll enjoy working in an outdoors environment in all weather conditions and you’re first rate at general horticultural maintenance. To be successful in this role you’ll need to be on site five days a week.

Your role covers all aspects of environmental services and grounds maintenance. If you’re a seasoned professional within horticultural services, then we want to hear from you.

To be a success in this role, you’re:
• Able to work in all weathers and in an outdoor environment.
• Have a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Experienced in the field of horticulture.
• Able to demonstrate practical experience in the use of powered equipment.
A company van will be provided in order for you to undertake your duties.

Here are just a few of the benefits of working at the trust:
• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• two additional paid volunteering days each year 
• flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 
• 4 x salary life assurance
• up to 10% pension contribution
This role will require a Basic DBS check. A Full UK driving licence is required.

Manpower is currently recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager within Oxford.

Details:
Pay-rate : £14.33 - £16.96 per hour depending on experience
Hours : Monday - Friday 08.00-16.00 with the ability for flexibility , and be able to participate in an on call rota
The right candidate will drive and own their own vehicle, as cover across handful of sites within Oxfordshire will be needed ( business miles will be paid)

As a Facilities Support Manager, some of your key responsibilities will include:
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that effective governance arrangements and performance management systems are in place and ensure that risks are identified and included as appropriate on the directorate risk register and are progressed appropriately to reduce the risk profile.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to address complaints and incidents appropriately lead the learning from such events.

Essential
* LD management experiences at senior level for at least 12 months
* Experience and examples of how they have managed performance and finance with in previous roles
* Ability to communicate in verbal and written form across all levels with in the organisation

You'll have the following skills/experience:
* Experience in a similar role for an NHS trust.
* Food hygiene and waste management knowledge.
* People management experience.
* Full UK driving licence and own vehicle as some travel between site is included in the role.

The main responsibilities can be broken down in strategy, policy and delivery across the following areas:
* Quality
* Workforce
* Finance
* Performance
* Strategic change
* Stakeholder engagement/partnership

Apply today and we will be in touch.

Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £49,842 + bonus, overtime and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hrs, Saturday mornings on a rota.

OC18408

My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our clients large dealer group in the Oxford area. This is a large company that offers Vehicle Technicians a brilliant opportunity and career progression.

Fantastic benefits package for Vehicle Technicians that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent holiday allowance package
• Cycle to work scheme

Vehicle Technician Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches
• Cambelts

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year in a workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history
• Minimum Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance Repair or equivalent

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

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Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive / Motor Trade recruitment agency. We deal with all aspects of the motor trade so if you have experienced then we will be keen to have a chat; everything from Car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites

If you offer experience of electrical maintenance and are looking to develop your skills and experience this is an exciting opportunity to join the Estates team at St Edward’s.

You will be working alongside other electricians and will undertake general maintenance duties along with installations.

The role involves planning and installing new electrical fittings, diagnosing electrical problems, and conducting general electrical maintenance and repair work.

To be considered for this role you will need relevant experience or training as an Electrician.

You may be required to join a CPD (Continual Professional Development) electrical scheme under our supervision. Further training such as part edition updates may be required.

The working hours are:

Monday to Thursday – the working hours are 8.00am to 4.30pm with a 45-minute lunch break
Friday – 8.00am to 4.30pm with a 30-minute lunch break

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Laboratory Technician to join the Jenner Institute at the Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford.
You will assist the scientific research staff in providing laboratory and some general administrative support to Jenner Institute. You will be working alongside the senior laboratory technician in the preparation of reagents and sterile media, maintaining supplies and consumables, placing and receipting orders, glass washing and autoclaving and ensuring smooth running of laboratory equipment. You will communicate with the ORCRB stores manager and assisting the laboratory manager in organising and distributing of incoming goods to their respective users. You will be responsible for assisting the laboratory manager in the maintenance and servicing of equipment and also ensuring the Health and Safety requirements of the University are met.
It is essential that you are educated to A-level or above in life sciences with recent experience working in a scientific laboratory environment and the ability to organise your own work load and take initiative as appropriate. You will have excellent organisational skills and experience of stock control, and have the flexibility and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team, as well as independently. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and computer competency in Microsoft packages are also required.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a permanent contract and is funded by the Department.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 8 August 2024 will be considered. Interviews to be hold the week commencing Monday 26 August. Please quote 174326 on all correspondence.

Grounds Maintenance Operative Banbury - X2 Roles Available

Grounds Maintenance operative is needed to work for one of the UK's leading landscape/grounds maintenance company.

Daily duties will include grass/ lawn cutting, litter picking, Strimming, Edgeing, Hedge cutting, Weed control, using mowers and powered tools and other general landscape labour duties as directed by the supervisor.

There are permanent roles available after a successful probation period of usually 3 to 4 months

The hours are 7am to 3.30pm- Monday to Friday

Experience is essential.

Driving license is preferred but not essential

£13.45 per hour

Please send a CV or call to apply

Manpower Print & Packaging Division are currently retained on behalf of one of our prestigious partners, who are a global industry leading brand within their industry. With 200+ years heritage, a presence in 18 countries, no less than 45 plants globally (with additional sites in development) and being recognised as innovator within industry with a passion and global ethos focused on sustainability, they are considered within our industry as an 'Employer of Choice'.

Our client is looking to strengthen their existing team by appointing an experienced Lab Technician based on site in Wantage. The main activities for this role are testing, gathering, recording, and interpreting data in support of materials qualifications and technical support. The role requires the use of laboratory equipment at a setter level, preparation of chemical solutions, and handling of packaging materials.

Responsibilities

Characterisation and Evaluation of Packaging Materials

• Develop knowledge of prime materials, coatings, print and other material requirements to support the cross functional activities within the labs.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot line tests of packaging materials, metal containers and ends.
• Evaluate container performance, physical and chemical testing.
• Work closely with project managers, material scientists and other technicians in the group to understand the correct testing to assess the material properties.
• Gather, interpret, and record data using computers and online systems.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment and pilot line machinery.
• Responsible for the delivery of technical data in support of projects and service work.

Laboratory Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to maintain and support continuous improvement and high standards for safety and quality by ensuring work instructions, risk assessments, 5S and documentation audits, training records and equipment maintenance are current and in compliance with company requirements.
• Participate on-going improvement of the laboratories and equipment, capability, knowledge management and transfer of best practices.
• Flag lab priority issues or conflict of interest up the management chain.
• Participate on technical tours with visitors.

Experience/Qualifications

• Laboratory experience.
• Practical person with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Competent operating equipment and machinery.
• Ability to record, summarise and present data.
• Use of computer (MS Excel, Word, Outlook).

Get in touch today so a member of the team can review your application and look to schedule in call at a time suitable to you!

Carpenter / Joiner Serco Workshops RAF Brize Norton
RAF Brize Norton Carterton, Oxfordshire, GB, OX18 3LX
Full Time
Salary £34,220.00
At RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, Serco has been providing multi-activity and engineering support since 1997. Serco proudly support the RAF and MoD, supplying around 20 different services onsite, from engine and aircraft maintenance, to fuelling and ground control services. RAF Brize Norton is the largest operating base within the Royal Air Force, providing air transport and air-to-air refuelling to the RAF fleet, you will contribute enormously to the vital work carried out here. You’ll also be part of the wider team, with 5,800 service personnel, 1,200 contractors and 300 civil servants on site.

The Serco Carpenter/Joiner is responsible for the effective delivery of Carpentry tasks to support RAF Brize Norton.

Working Regime:
Mon-Fri 37 Hour week08:00 hrs -16:30 Mon -Thu (30 mins lunch)08:00 hrs
- 13:00 Fri25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays
Responsibilities


- Completing carpentry/joinery tasks to support RAF Brize Norton. Provide the Serco Brize Norton Engineering Operations Manager a focal point to ensure the effective delivery of Serco Station Workshops Carpentry output
- ensuring that the products and services delivered always meet the required standard and comply with regulatory requirements.



- Fabricate and repair items from approved data wooden and plastic components, jigs, fixtures and components. Techniques required, planning, mortising, drilling, jointing, sawing and sanding.



- The ability to sustain Serco Workshops ISPM 15 accreditation.



- Equipment and Machine care. Ensuring that the Customer supplied, tools and equipment are maintained and fit for purpose.



- Maintaining a clear, safe, tidy, effective and efficient working environment.



- Support and assistance to colleagues performing Metalwork, Machining, Fabrication and Welding Tasks.



- Task planning, progression tracking, customer task liaison.



- Workshops Facility Building Custodian (Fire Safety Representative and book repairs to building).



- Must adhere to:


- Technical Work Procedures.
- Health &Safety Instructions.
- Serco Operating Procedures.


Must ensure that the carpentry tasks and associated task documentation is always correct, complete, “right first time
- every time.
What you need to do the job:



- At least 2 years previous Carpentry/Joiner employment.
- Ability to effectively and safely complete carpentry maintenance and rectification tasks.
- Good attention to detail, mathematical skills.
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to order materials, use, repair and maintain machines and tools.
- Functional IT skills to use Electronic Technical Manuals and to update Task and Maintenance Recording systems.
- Be an excellent team player with a “can-do safely” approach to work.
- Customer liaison. Must have high standards of oral and written communication skills.


Desirable skills and experience:


- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) Carpentry/Joiner


Roles Responsibilities related to the role:


- Collaborate with customers, colleagues to deliver effective, efficient, “right first time every time” output to our customers.
- Ensure that all maintenance and tasks are correctly.



- Notifying the Team Leader of any condition/situation which could be a hazard to safety.
- Ensuring good maintenance practices are in place.



- Ensure compliance with relevant Quality Systems.



- Ensure appropriate cooperation with all audit activities.



- Notify the Team Leader when deficiencies emerge that require their attention in respect of safety, risk compliance and engineering standards.



- Must implement and promote a “Zero Harm” Open Reporting Safety Culture where all be willing and able to report any issue or event which they believe has or could potentially lead to a Safety risk.



- Note: Tools provided. Customer RAF Brize Norton supplies Machinery, tools, equipment and materials.



- Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to achieve MoD Security Clearance. All employees of Serco at RAF Brize Norton are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process.What we offer:


- Competitive salaries with annual reviews
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Thrive App, Simply Health Plans, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, free flu vaccines and more.
- Access to a huge range of discounts and exclusive deals such as Merlin Attractions, Mobile Phone discounts, Cinema discounts, Leisure, and Hospitality discounts.
- A fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get the chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
- Company discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- Interesting and enjoyable work.
- Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.





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Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens, we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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Grounds Maintenance Operative Banbury - X2 Roles Available

Grounds Maintenance operative is needed to work for one of the UK's leading landscape/grounds maintenance company.

Daily duties will include grass/ lawn cutting, litter picking, Strimming, Edgeing, Hedge cutting, Weed control, using mowers and powered tools and other general landscape labour duties as directed by the supervisor.

There are permanent roles available after a successful probation period of usually 3 to 4 months

The hours are 7am to 3.30pm- Monday to Friday

Experience is essential.

Driving license is preferred but not essential

£13.45 per hour

Please send a CV or call to apply

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Vehicle Technician vacancy - Banbury

Location: Banbury

Salary: £34,000 - £47,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Working hours: Monday to Friday at 40 hours, 8:30am to 5pm, Saturday mornings on rota.

We are recruiting for a qualified Vehicle Technician for our client's workshop Banbury.

Would you like to work for one of the leading companies in the UK that prides itself on progressing its employees, creating a fantastic work environment with high staff retention.

This is an exiting opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join a state-of-the-art workshop, great team and site that offers training & promotion opportunities.

Benefits:

• Fantastic progression with further training to improve skill set and salary
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Welcome bonus when you join
• Uniform/Tool Insurance
• On site parking
• Staff Discount on products and services including car purchases and aftersales

Vehicle Technician role:

• All levels of technical works; from general servicing and repairs to diagnostics.
• Complete vehicle repairs to a high standard, adhere to manufacturer procedures and processes, become part of a team and mainly bring a high attention to detail.
• General maintenance & repairs.
• Complete the work on the systems and occasionally videos for customers

Vehicle Technician Requirements

• Ideally, we are looking for a fully qualified Vehicle Technician with a level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & repair however we will consider someone with a level 2 in vehicle maintenance with strong technical knowledge. If you are a time served Vehicle Technician, then we can discuss options.
• Must hold a Full UK driving licence

If you have any further questions, then please submit your application so we can discuss through the opportunity and your CV.

Please note all applications will be strictly confidential and we won't send your CV out without talking with you first.

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Octane Reference: OC17252

Consultant: Daniel Ford

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Workshop Controller, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Support, Senior Controller, Workshop Manager, Workshop Foreman, Workshop Engineer

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Grounds/Garden Maintenance Operatives- OX14 area

Grounds Maintenance / Garden Maintenance operatives are required by one of UK's largest Horticulture and Grounds Maintenance specialists

Duties will include Grass / Lawn Cutting, Edging, Strimming, Hedge cutting, Litter Picking and Weed control and all gardening/grounds maintenance duties, using mowers and powered tools.

Experience is essential

A drivers license is preferred but not essential for an experienced candidate

Permanent roles are available after a successful probation period

Up to £13.45 per hour

The working hours are 7.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday

Immediate starts available

Send a CV or call 01214508950 to apply

Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire

Shifts Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Circa £51,000 per annum + 10% Bonus + Overtime Available

The Company:

My client is a national energy recovery company, with over 300 sites across the country. This ethical, sector leading firm is seeking a controls and instrumentation engineer with industrial / manufacturing / power industry or similar environment work experience to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

They invest a lot in their employees, reward hard work and put your well being first. In return they will expect you to uphold the same high standards and commitment to ensure plant reliability. This is a great opportunity to join a business which can offer growth and security from day one. On top of this the structure of this leading waste company provides great options for progression for those looking to plan for the long-term and get exposure within a large trend setter for renewable energy.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate would be a competent mechanical maintenance engineer comfortable working in a heavy duty environment working in heavy duty environments on industrial equipment such as gearboxes, pumps, valves, compactors, conveyors, systems turbines, boilers, pipe work, welding and fabrication.

You will be responsible for all planned and reactive mechanical fittings and fixtures on site, ensure the CMMS system is up to date as well as ensure all compliance and H&S requirements are carried out within the plant. There is a lot of unique equipment on site and although training will be provided they need someone with earnest and an attitude to learn and develop.

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience working as a maintenance technician working on an industrial site.
• Proven ability to manage your own time and carry out work independently.
• Have completed a full onsite apprenticeship and hold an NVQ/ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent.
• Enthusiastic approachable and a can do attitude to work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Understanding of Environmental and H&S issues and their impacts. Training will be given.
• Experience in working with Safe Systems of Work (PTW). Training will be given

Benefits:

• Yearly Bonus (up to 10% of your basic salary)
• Quick progression and opportunity
• Overtime options (time and half)
• Contributory pensions scheme (up to 7%)
• Friendly, sociable work environment
• Profit Share Scheme
• Competent and organised team
• Additional Call out allowance (approx £300 per week)
• Discounts on retail store products and holidays
• Physical safety and mental health support

Titles: Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, ERF / Waste to Energy, Steam / Power Generation, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Multiskiled Technician..

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Fitzwaryn School is a very friendly and extremely successful school for children and young people aged 3-19 years. Our pupils have a range of learning difficulties, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, PMLD and autism. The school was judged Outstanding by OfSTED in all areas in May 2022.

The school is part of The Propeller Academy Trust.

About the role

• To proactively manage the estates and facilities function across the school, including organising contractors and undertaking repairs and site maintenance.
• To manage, maintain and develop the physical resources on site to optimise use for staff, students, and the community.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team and the Chief Operations Officer in their role in relation to the management and monitoring of the repairs and maintenance budget.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team and the Chief Operations Officer in their role in relation to the strategical running of the estate and successful delivery of all capital projects.
• To consistently promote a positive H&S culture across the school and be the school representative on the Trust Health and Safety Committee, helping to shape H&S policy across the Trust.

• As main keyholder, to maintain the security of the school.

• To ensure the completion of compliance testing and equipment servicing in line with the relevant regulations.

We are seeking an individual who has

• Relevant estates and facilities site management experience.
• A proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement.
• Experience of managing budgets and understanding estates spending trends
• Skills in all aspects of basic building maintenance and general repairs.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Health and safety management systems.
• Good computer literacy, the ability to use a range of Microsoft products, as part of the day-to-day work.
• The ability to work effectively and independently without supervision.
• A proactive, and supportive approach to staff and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to observing the daily operations of the site and being vigilant to risks.
• Can do attitude.
• The ability to works well in a fast-paced environment and calm emergency situations.
• The ability to adapt to change.
• A tidy and well organised manner.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A good sense of humour.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise, and plan work out in advance in an organised manner.
• Good record management skills, especially in relation to testing and controls.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people.
• Opportunities for development and career progression
• Extensive induction programme and ongoing CPD and training

• A range of staff benefits including
• one wellbeing day per term (after a qualifying period, pro rata for part time employees),
• access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• workplace pension scheme (LGPS)

• Free eye test for DSE users
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free tea and coffee
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)


• A positive and friendly working environment

Commitment to safeguarding

The Propeller Academy Trust and its member schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.